Description: Authentic reproduction of the original 1916 Indianapolis ABCs ballcap. Hand-sewn from genuine wool baseball cloth.
Product Details:
- Made in the USA
- Genuine gray with red pinstripe wool broadcloth with red trim
- Red embroidered interlocking “ABC” emblem
- Soft 3” red wool visor with green satin under visor
- Vintage hair cloth backed buckram crown
- Adjustable size comes with a leather strap and antiqued brass closure.
- Satin taping with cotton sweatband
History: The ABC’s were initially an independent team sponsored by the American Brewing Company. They were one of the top two Black clubs based in the Midwest, the other being Rube Foster’s Chicago American Giants. In 1920, the ABC’s joined the new Negro National League as charter members. The Hall of Fame center-fielder Oscar Charleston joined the ABC’s in1915 but left for St. Louis in 1921. However he re-joined Indianapolis in 1922. After struggling for a couple of years the club folded in 1925.
